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Defender Azir Comp

Piltover / Defender comp built around Azir in TFT Set 16 — 2-cost reroll, 57.9% top 4 across 19 ranked games.

Defender Azir S Tier
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Tier
S
Top 4 rate
57.9%
Avg place
4.16
1st place
21.1%
Playstyle
2-cost reroll
Games
19

Is Defender Azir good in TFT Set 16?

19 ranked games
S

Defender Azir is a 2-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 57.9% of the time with an average place of 4.16 across 19 ranked games. That average place beats 67% of the 70 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (21.1% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

4.16
Avg Place
21.05%
First Place
57.89%
Top 4 Rate
0.06%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.16 placement with a 57.9% top 4 rate and a 21.1% first place rate across 19 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Piltover / Defender builds: Neeko with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (100.0% top 4, +42.11% vs. the comp average); Swain with Adaptive Helm, Dragon's Claw, Nashor's Tooth (100.0% top 4, +42.11% vs. the comp average); Taric with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (100.0% top 4, +42.11% vs. the comp average)
Neeko
Neeko
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+42.11%
Difference
Swain
Swain
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+42.11%
Difference
Taric
Taric
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+42.11%
Difference
Severe Contested Risk
This comp has Very High contested risk and is highly contested and may be difficult to complete. The most contested units are Azir, Shyvana, Seraphine due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Defender Azir units and star levels

The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Azir is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
AzirAzir Carry16%0%Nashor's ToothJeweled GauntletGuinsoo's Rageblade
ShyvanaShyvana32%0%—
SeraphineSeraphine90%0%—
TaricTaric79%11%Spirit VisageSunfire CapeGargoyle Stoneplate
Diana Diana Carry53%21%Titan's ResolveGuinsoo's RagebladeBloodthirster
SwainSwain95%0%Dragon's ClawAdaptive HelmNashor's Tooth
ViVi 3★58%26%—
NeekoNeeko63%26%—

Defender Azir traits

The board activates Piltover, Defender, and Juggernaut. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Defender Azir game plan

2-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Azir.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 6 above 50 gold until Vi hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Azir.

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Defender Azir variants

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Defender Azir FAQ – TFT Set 16

Is Defender Azir good in TFT Set 16?

Defender Azir is a 2-cost reroll comp rated S tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 57.9% of the time with an average place of 4.16 across 19 ranked games. That average place beats 67% of the 70 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (21.1% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Defender Azir?

The damage in Defender Azir comes from Azir and Diana . Azir is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Azir need in Defender Azir?

The best tracked build for Azir in this comp is Nashor's Tooth, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Guinsoo's Rageblade, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Defender Azir a reroll comp?

Yes. Defender Azir wants Vi at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Defender Azir use?

Defender Azir runs Piltover, Defender, Juggernaut, Disruptor, and Arcanist.

Is Defender Azir contested?

Rarely. Defender Azir appears in only 0.06% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.